Naphthalene
Deadwood Water Supply Corporation
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
11
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-03 | Q1534207003 | ND |
| 2015-09-03 | Q1534207002 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | Q1612208002 | ND |
| 2016-06-09 | Q1623229007 | ND |
| 2016-06-09 | Q1623229005 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | Q1739266002 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | Q1739266005 | ND |
| 2018-11-28 | Q1848538001 | ND |
| 2018-11-28 | Q1848538004 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | Q1924644003 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | Q1924644005 | ND |